Careers at Aga Khan Academy

The position

The Pastry and bakery chef will be responsible for the preparation, presentation, and innovation of all desserts and pastries, catering to a wide range of events, celebrations, and student needs within the academy. This role requires a creative, detail-oriented approach, with a commitment to providing high-quality, tasteful sweets and pastries that contribute to the school's vibrant dining environment. The role also emphasizes strict adherence to hygiene and safety standards to ensure a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate the pastry& bakery section of the kitchen, collaborating closely with other cooks and kitchen staff to ensure smooth, coordinated operations.
• Prepare a wide variety of Breads, pastries, cookies, cakes, and other sweet treats, ensuring consistency in taste, quality, and appearance.
• Decorate, plate, and present Breads, pastries, and desserts in an appealing and tasteful manner, suitable for various events and occasions.
• Develop new, innovative recipes and dessert offerings tailored to the needs of the academy, introducing unique and appealing items to the menu.
• Monitor the inventory of ingredients and supplies, ensuring timely ordering and efficient management of stock.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the pastry& bakery section at all times, in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Adhere to and implement proper sanitation procedures, including the regular cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and work surfaces.
• Assist in custom-baking special orders as requested by kitchen management to cater to themed events, student preferences, and dietary needs.
• Provide guidance and support to kitchen staff on baking techniques, recipes, and presentation.

The requirements

• O-Level Certificate, with at least a Certificate in pastry and bakery from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 2 years as a pastry& bakery in a busy kitchen setting.
• Experience is mass production is an added advantage
• English proficiency required and creativity

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The position

The Facilities Planner will be responsible for effectively managing and streamlining maintenance operations by overseeing the entry and tracking of maintenance requests within the Facility Management Software (FMS) as well as ensuring accurate documentation, facilitating communication between departments, and maintaining the asset register.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY:

• Receive maintenance requests raised by other departments and enter work orders into the Facility Management Software (FMS).
• Prepare, compile and sort documents (requisitions, delivery notes, material requests, payment authorization forms, work completion certificates, and other documents available) for data entry into the Facility Management Software (FMS).
• Fact Check source documents for accuracy before their entry in the Facility Management Software (FMS)
• Raise, track (from their inception to completion) and verify completion of all maintenance work orders in the FMS
• Obtain further information from stores / maintenance staff for any incomplete documents associated with raised work orders.
• Maintain and update the FMS asset register when additions, deductions or changes are made.
• Ensure all logs, files and records of tasks and projects are well maintained appropriately
• Plan and facilitate the convening of weekly maintenance meetings. Prepare and document minutes of meetings, progress reports, attendance sheets, agenda etc. and follow up on important actions and decisions made during these meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and monthly progress reports.
• Attend to any other tasks assigned by the line manager / supervisor

The requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience in Project management / Facilities Management with focus on project coordination and monitoring.
• Experience with working in a school setting is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Computer literate in MS Outlook, Teams and MS Office (Word, Excel, MS PowerPoint)
• Good understanding of the project management cycle and demonstrates experience in project implementation.
• Effective report writing and analytical skills with strong presentation abilities.
• Able to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Good planning and organization skills